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NameDENNYS #7646
Address4541 SUNSET RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/16/2022
Final Score @ Grade
88 B
General CommentsYou may call for a re-inspection if the facility scores less than 90.0. Call 980-314-1620 to request a re-inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf: PIC is not certified as a Food Safety Manager, inspection had several Priority violations, and could not answer questions about operation of kitchen. Manager is off today, CDI- will return tomorrow.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety: Acting PIC not a certified food protection manager.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P: Employee working at dish machine did not wash hands before handling cleaned utensils after handling soiled utensils. CDI- EHS stopped employee and discussed proper procedure when working with soiled and clean utensils. Employee re-washed hands.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. No hand washing signs at men’s restroom,. CDI- posted hand wash signs.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.12 (A) The Food Contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Black build-up beginning in ice machine internal shield.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P: Re-hydrated hash browns 47.0 F in cold drawer. Garden green mix 45.0F in front salad prep unit. CDI- all voluntarily discarded.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Freeze-dried strawberries stored on dry-storage floor.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Disposable gloves stored on floor of dry storage. Cardboard boxes in contact with floor had absorbed grease / moisture.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Greasy build-up thick on front line cooking equipment, cold drawers, etc. Exteriors of prep units. More frequent cleaning needed.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No , 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. More frequent cleaning needed. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Broken and missing floor tiles Low grout levels between tiles in kitchen.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Front light in walk-in freezer has no bulbs. Lighting is below required 10.0 foot candles of light. 0.00 foot candles registered on light meter reading.